Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History

As chronicled here, our American story begins with the onset of the American Revolution, which was largely the culmination of revolts and protests over the prior 12 years. American history then unfolds with labor activism against economic injustice, cultural heritage protests by American Indians, slave rebellions, and social rights demonstrations for women and Hispanic Americans and the African American Civil Rights Movement. Beginning with Bacon's Rebellion in 1675, 71 total topics are covered—each with three to seven essays—extending through the World Trade Organization protests in 1999. Other revolts and rebellions covered include the Stamp Act protests, Nat Turner's rebellion, the New York draft riots of 1863, the women's movement of the 1870s, race riots and the antiwar movement of the 1960s–70s, and the Attica Prison 1971 riots. Each topic features a signed introductory overview that describes the causes, course, and consequences of each rebellion, revolt, riot, or uprising. Subsequent essays, also signed, then provide more detailed information on specific persons, organizations, concepts, battles, or groups related to the event. Materials have been contributed by 44 scholars, with the overall project edited by Danver (Popular Controversies in World History). Further reading bibliographies are at the end of each topic subsection. Extensive contents listings for each volume make for quick and easy browsing, as does a substantial index for each volume. BOTTOM LINE Recommended—very comprehensive for the intended audience of high school and undergrad students and the general public.—Laverne Mann, Piscataway P.L., NJ